Melissa's Grandma's Ginger Lace Cookies Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 60

Yield: 60 cookies

Melissa's Grandma's Ginger Lace Cookies Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups white sugar

1 ½ cups shortening

½ cup molasses

2 eggs

4 cups all-purpose flour

4 teaspoons baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons white sugar

or as needed

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat 2 cups sugar shortening and molasses together in a bowl using an electric stand mixer until uniform making sure not to overbeat. Add eggs and mix for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Whisk flour baking soda cinnamon ginger and salt together in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and mix until just combined and dough is stiff.

Step 4

Pour 2 tablespoons sugar in a shallow bowl. Form cookie dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in sugar making sure not to flatten. Place on ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until cookies crackle on top for 'lace' design 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information

Melissa's Grandma's Ginger Lace Cookies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:60

Calories: 113.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 15.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 8.6g

Fat: 5.4g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.3g 7%

Cholesterol: 5.5mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 7.5IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 6%

Folate: 16mcg 4%

Calcium: 8.6mg 1%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 8.8mg 3%

Potassium: 52.2mg 2%

Sodium: 125.9mg 5%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 7%

Calories From Fat: 48.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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